Technologies
Quantexa and Carahsoft Partner to Modernize Investigative Services for Federal Government Agencies
Quantexa and Carahsoft Technology Corp announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Quantexa’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s Decision Intelligence platform available to U.S. Government agencies and departments through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, and Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2) contracts.
HONEYWELL Joins Forces with Industry Partners to Provide First Responders with Critical Information
Honeywel announced that it has joined forces with a group of leading industry partners to help deliver more detailed contextual information about commercial fire emergencies to first responders. In a fire emergency response, fire fighters are typically only given a simple building address before they arrive on site.
HID Origo Mobile Identities Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification
HID has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its HID Origo Mobile Identities solution, demonstrating the company’s ability to maintain a highly secure, cloud-based physical access environment. HID Origo Mobile Identities is a cloud-based platform that enables technology partners to build integrated access control solutions. The platform offers a scalable, secure infrastructure, including seamless and consistent service, that improves how access control solutions are delivered.
Kterio Takes Center Stage at Realcomm 2023
Kterio, an innovator in building data control solutions that transform reactive system management into predictive intelligence, will be showcasing its field-proven Immersive Building Technology Management Solution at Realcomm 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Kterio invites Realcomm attendees to experience this quantum leap in data-driven building management with live demonstrations of its innovative solution at booth #1121.
Leading Multi-brand QSR Franchiser, BRIX Holdings, Chooses Interface to Streamline Network and Security Operations at All Locations
Interface Systems announced that BRIX Holdings has chosen Interface to deploy managed network, business voice, PCI compliance, business security, and business intelligence solutions for all their franchise locations, including Red Mango Cafe, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad, Orange Leaf, Humble Donut Co, Greenz, Friendly’s and Pizza Jukebox. Interface’s solutions enable BRIX to offer its franchisees a modern and proven technology template that can be replicated with ease at any number of locations consistently.
Edwards Launches ConnectedSafety+ x Commercial Fire News
Edwards has announced the launch of Edwards ConnectedSafety+, a new SaaS life-cycle solution that optimizes the management of commercial fire installations. This next-generation system includes predictive maintenance insights, real-time event notifications, intelligent reporting, and a multi-site dashboard that enables managers to view all locations at once remotely or on-site. Edwards is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Tampa School Security Company Aims to Make Schools Impenetrable Against School Shooters
School Shield Security Film, a new company in based in Tampa that installs security film on glass windows and doors in schools, announced its official launch on Wednesday. Security film, which ranges from eight to 21 millimeters in thickness, is installed and anchored on existing doors and windows, making those glass surfaces virtually impenetrable.
Konica Minolta Partners with Scylla AI to Offer Visible Weapon Detection
Konica Minolta announced a move to strengthen its business in the monitoring and video security solutions market with a solution designed to mitigate the threat of gun violence, through the deployment of a new Visible Weapon Detection (VWD) module within Konica Minolta’s REACT platform. Konica Minolta’s REACT is a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that helps organizations analyze situations and behaviors, offering advanced on-site (edge-based) real-time recognition and judgment-based AI processing.
AMAG Technology Launches Professional Services
AMAG Technology introduces AMAG Technology Professional Services. AMAG Technology Professional Services offers specialized technical resources and services to help our channel partners and customers experience maximum performance and return on their security and technology investments. AMAG Technology Professional Services’ subject matter experts provide value to installers and customers.
HID Introduces Technology Partner Program Dedicated to Companies Developing Mobile-Enabled Solutions
HID announces its HID Origo Technology Partner Program, which is the company’s first program dedicated to partners with a focus on mobile technologies. Designed in response to the evolving security landscape, growing regulatory demands, and mounting privacy concerns, the new program is expected to be a game changer, providing technology partners with the tools they need to innovate and grow market share in today’s digital-first world.
New i-PRO FlexPay Financing Offers a Path to Security System Ownership, Reduces Future Debt
i-PRO introduced i-PRO FlexPay Financing. The new program helps organizations of any size stay current with security technology and on budget, while providing a path to ownership without disrupting the procurement process. Offering flexible options, it’s the industry’s first financing program to enable customers to purchase a range of 3rd party hardware, software, and services as a bundle.
LTO Tape Capacity Shipments Set Another New Record
The LTO Program Technology Provider Companies (TPCs), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, International Business Machines Corporation and Quantum Corporation, released their annual tape media shipment report, detailing year-over-year shipments through the fourth quarter of 2022. The report reveals 148.3 Exabytes*(EB) of total tape capacity (compressed) shipped in 2022, an increase of 0.5% over 2021, and a strong result driven by continued hyperscaler and enterprise investment in LTO tape technology.
Xtract One Selected to Secure Entrances at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Home of the Memphis Showboats
Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a 58,000-capacity stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, to secure entrances for its live events. The property is owned by the City of Memphis and is managed by global sports and entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG), which announced a strategic partnership with Xtract One in October 2022.
Smart Cities and Security.World
Urban regions that use cutting-edge technology and data analytics to increase their livability, sustainability, and efficiency have created a new term “Smart Cities.” The idea of these Smart Cities centers on the management and optimization of urban processes through the use of numerous interconnected technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing.
The Chicago Cubs Modernize Security at Wrigley Field with Genetec Security Center
Genetec recently helped the Chicago Cubs’ security and technology departments undertake a massive upgrade to modernize security at the iconic Wrigley Field ballpark. Based on Genetec™ Security Center, Omnicast™, and Streamvault™, the new solution extends security to neighboring venues, parking lots and the Chicago Cubs Front Office, keeping people safe across multiple locations.
AuthenticID Announces New Identity Document Liveness Detector
AuthenticID announced the launch of its identity document liveness detector. This feature enhancement validates the actual, physical presence of identity documents when used as part of the identity verification process. AuthenticID’s identity document liveness detector utilizes advanced AI and computer vision to detect many forms of document spoofing, especially digitally-displayed document spoofs. These spoofs are also called screen replay attacks.
Tunja City Implements IoT Taxi Tracking with Illumination and Abeeway
Tunja city, Colombia, has successfully deployed an IoT project of city taxis fleet tracking and safety, in order to provide the drivers with a mean of self-protection. The solution, initiated by Iluminacion.co, a leading Colombian provider of IoT and renewable energy solutions, is based on Abeeway tracking devices and innovative ultra-low-power LoRaWAN connectivity for data transfer.
Leading Fast-Casual Chain WaBa Grill Chooses Interface to Transform Its Network and Voice Infrastructure
Interface Systems announced WaBa Grill Franchise (“WaBa”), one of the nation’s leading healthy fast-casual chains has chosen Interface Systems’ Restaurant Network-Technology-in-a-Box solution to transform its network and voice infrastructure in over 190 franchise locations. Founded in 2006 on the principle that healthy food is made with quality fresh ingredients and should be accessible to all, WaBa has become an iconic brand on the West Coast and is rapidly expanding across the United States.
New IQ Remote PowerG Security Panel from Johnson Controls Offers Superior Range and Reliability of Control
ohnson Controls announces the new IQ Remote PowerG Security Panel. The IQ Remote PowerG is a secondary control panel that gives customers the power to control their security and smart home system with the superior range and reliability of PowerG technology.
PSA Network Expands Elite P3 Technology Partner Program and Unveils 2023 P3 Partners
The PSA Network announced the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2023. The 2023 P3 provides technology partners with additional opportunities to connect with PSA members and owners. P3 technology partners are required to meet specific criteria that align with PSA’s strategic goals and offer the most advantages to PSA members and owners. These strategic partnerships empower PSA integrators to enhance their services to end-users and remain competitive.